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🎉 Congratulations Simon Walsh! 🎉

A huge congratulations to Simon Walsh on receiving the AFL Victoria Umpiring Service Award! 👏

This award recognises Simon’s incredible dedication, leadership, and long-standing contribution to umpiring — both on and off the field. His passion for developing and supporting umpires across the region continues to make a lasting impact.

Well done, Simon — a truly deserved honour!💪

#GVFUA #Umpiring #AFLVictoria #Congratulations

🎉 Congratulations Simon Walsh! 🎉

A huge congratulations to Simon Walsh on receiving the AFL Victoria Umpiring Service Award! 👏

This award recognises Simon’s incredible dedication, leadership, and long-standing contribution to umpiring — both on and off the field. His passion for developing and supporting umpires across the region continues to make a lasting impact.

Well done, Simon — a truly deserved honour!💪

#GVFUA #Umpiring #AFLVictoria #Congratulations

Life membership is not just handed to people, people who are deserving are awarded with life membership and with the GVFUA, it is no different. The GVFUA elects life members to recognise that person’s contribution to them for “life”, it is a great achievement and something that you should be very proud of.

Inductees in 2025 are:
CHARLIE ZAMPAGLIONE
- Ian Coates award 2019
- 10 years service 2019
- Dedication to goal umpiring 2010
- PDFL Senior GF 2013, 2014
- MFL Senior GF 2015, 2016
- GVL Senior GF 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023, 2024
- GVFUA Goal umpire coach
- GVFUA Asst Goal Umpire coach

ANTHONY OLIVER
- Umpired 300 games 2024
- GV grandfinals Seniors 2015, 2016, 2017 as Goal umpire
- Murray League seniors 2014 as Goal Umpire
- Kyabram District Football seniors as goal Umpire 2011 2012
- Ian Coates award 2017
- 10 years service 2017
- Picola SE seniors 2013 as goal umpire
- 2014 Selectors most available
- 2012 Dedication to Goal umpiring
- Changed to central in 2018
- Secretary for the GVFUA 2020 and 2021

MARK LAMBOURN
- he joined us in 2008 & 2009 as fitness coach
- GVFUA Vice President 2023, 2024, 2025.
- KDL Senior Grand final umpire in 2023
- 173 Senior games
- Has been an advocate for promoting umpiring across the region within all the leagues and clubs

Life membership is not just handed to people, people who are deserving are awarded with life membership and with the GVFUA, it is no different. The GVFUA elects life members to recognise that person’s contribution to them for “life”, it is a great achievement and something that you should be very proud of.

Inductees in 2025 are:
CHARLIE ZAMPAGLIONE
- Ian Coates award 2019
- 10 years service 2019
- Dedication to goal umpiring 2010
- PDFL Senior GF 2013, 2014
- MFL Senior GF 2015, 2016
- GVL Senior GF 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023, 2024
- GVFUA Goal umpire coach
- GVFUA Asst Goal Umpire coach

ANTHONY OLIVER
- Umpired 300 games 2024
- GV grandfinals Seniors 2015, 2016, 2017 as Goal umpire
- Murray League seniors 2014 as Goal Umpire
- Kyabram District Football seniors as goal Umpire 2011 2012
- Ian Coates award 2017
- 10 years service 2017
- Picola SE seniors 2013 as goal umpire
- 2014 Selectors most available
- 2012 Dedication to Goal umpiring
- Changed to central in 2018
- Secretary for the GVFUA 2020 and 2021

MARK LAMBOURN
- he joined us in 2008 & 2009 as fitness coach
- GVFUA Vice President 2023, 2024, 2025.
- KDL Senior Grand final umpire in 2023
- 173 Senior games
- Has been an advocate for promoting umpiring across the region within all the leagues and clubs

Congratulations to the 2025 GVFUA Awards winners.
The Presentation night held at @moamabowlingclub capped off another fantastic year of umpiring in the Region.
#awards #gvfua #umpireafl
@foottws

Congratulations to the 2025 GVFUA Awards winners.
The Presentation night held at @moamabowlingclub capped off another fantastic year of umpiring in the Region.
#awards #gvfua #umpireafl
@foottws

Congratulations to the 2025 GVFUA Major award winners. Awards were presented at @moamabowlingclub at the GVFUA Presentation night.

@foottws

Congratulations to the 2025 GVFUA Major award winners. Awards were presented at @moamabowlingclub at the GVFUA Presentation night.

@foottws

GVFUA - HALL OF FAME & LEGENDS INDUCTEES 2025
The purpose of establishing this award is not to exclusively recognise those who have progressed to the highest level in umpiring. Instead, it is to recognise those who have contributed to umpiring in the GVFUA.
Whilst this may include awards to high achievers at the AFL Victoria level, it does not exclude people, through their tireless effort and work, who have improved or contributed generally to the Goulburn Valley Football Umpires Association or umpiring in the AFL level.
Criteria for selection into the GVFUA Hall of Fame are:
1. Inductees will be umpires (past and present, all disciplines), administrators (executive members, past and present), advisors, coaches and observers.
2. Inductees should have a minimum of ten years of service with the GVFUA. (This is not exclusive).
3. For an umpire to be an inductee, the following should be taken into account:
• Outstanding service to the Association, or
• Outstanding on-field achievement in umpiring, or
• A combination of significant service and on-field achievement.
Congratulations to the 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees:
- Leo Pye
- Lloyd Freer
- Wayne Hamilton
2025 Legend Inductee:
- Chris McCallum

@foottws @moamabowlingclub

GVFUA - HALL OF FAME & LEGENDS INDUCTEES 2025
The purpose of establishing this award is not to exclusively recognise those who have progressed to the highest level in umpiring. Instead, it is to recognise those who have contributed to umpiring in the GVFUA.
Whilst this may include awards to high achievers at the AFL Victoria level, it does not exclude people, through their tireless effort and work, who have improved or contributed generally to the Goulburn Valley Football Umpires Association or umpiring in the AFL level.
Criteria for selection into the GVFUA Hall of Fame are:
1. Inductees will be umpires (past and present, all disciplines), administrators (executive members, past and present), advisors, coaches and observers.
2. Inductees should have a minimum of ten years of service with the GVFUA. (This is not exclusive).
3. For an umpire to be an inductee, the following should be taken into account:
• Outstanding service to the Association, or
• Outstanding on-field achievement in umpiring, or
• A combination of significant service and on-field achievement.
Congratulations to the 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees:
- Leo Pye
- Lloyd Freer
- Wayne Hamilton
2025 Legend Inductee:
- Chris McCallum

@foottws @moamabowlingclub

10 GVFUA Umpires were lucky to be selected to officiate the grid games at the Preliminary final on Saturday evening. 95,000 people were watching their every decision and did a fantastic job!
What an amazing experience. Thanks to the @afl, @umpireafl & @aflvictoria for helping make life long memories.

10 GVFUA Umpires were lucky to be selected to officiate the grid games at the Preliminary final on Saturday evening. 95,000 people were watching their every decision and did a fantastic job!
What an amazing experience. Thanks to the @afl, @umpireafl & @aflvictoria for helping make life long memories.

Congratulations GVFUA umpire Jai Smith who umpires the Coates League Girls Grand Final today.
A reward for the efforts Jai has put in this year.

Congratulations GVFUA umpire Jai Smith who umpires the Coates League Girls Grand Final today.
A reward for the efforts Jai has put in this year.

Footy can�’t thrive without umpires, and respect is non-negotiable.

If vilification enters the play, your whistle is more than a sound. It’s a stand.
And we’ll back it, every time.

To learn more, visit play.afl/vilification

Footy can’t thrive without umpires, and respect is non-negotiable.

If vilification enters the play, your whistle is more than a sound. It’s a stand.
And we’ll back it, every time.

To learn more, visit play.afl/vilification

Fantastic last night of training for 2025!

Dress up night as your favourite TV or Movie character saw Dinosaurs, Elsa, superhero & Buzz & Woody running around.

AFL Umpire Nick Brown shared a few stories from his season, including his involvement in the St. Kilda V Melbourne final minute. Thanks Nick for spending time with our group.

Thanks to those who cooked & served the meal.

#foottwaste #umpireafl #finaltraining #gvfua

Fantastic last night of training for 2025!

Dress up night as your favourite TV or Movie character saw Dinosaurs, Elsa, superhero & Buzz & Woody running around.

AFL Umpire Nick Brown shared a few stories from his season, including his involvement in the St. Kilda V Melbourne final minute. Thanks Nick for spending time with our group.

Thanks to those who cooked & served the meal.

#foottwaste #umpireafl #finaltraining #gvfua

AFLGM Women & Girls Finals.
#umpireafl #gvfua #foott #aflgm #moamabowlingclub

AFLGM Women & Girls Finals.
#umpireafl #gvfua #foott #aflgm #moamabowlingclub

Congratulation to all who participated in the AFL Goulburn Murray Women's & Girls Grand Finals over the weekend.
A fantastic day of football, with two great games and some beautiful weather.

Well done to the GVFUA umpires who officiated these games.

#umpireafl #grandfinals #femalefootball

Congratulation to all who participated in the AFL Goulburn Murray Women's & Girls Grand Finals over the weekend.
A fantastic day of football, with two great games and some beautiful weather.

Well done to the GVFUA umpires who officiated these games.

#umpireafl #grandfinals #femalefootball

UMPIRES UNLOCKED.
How did you get in to umpiring AFL?

@umpireafl @afl_gm

UMPIRES UNLOCKED.
How did you get in to umpiring AFL?

@umpireafl @afl_gm

A great day out at Nathalia for the W&G Preliminary Finals.
We welcomed Emma & Tahlia from the VFL who provided Match Day coaching to all umpires.
Umpire Green nail Polish & Hair ribbons were an essential item, with lots of laughter and meeting new friends throughout the day.

@umpireafl @foottws

#gvfua #MoamaBowlingClub #umpireafl

A great day out at Nathalia for the W&G Preliminary Finals.
We welcomed Emma & Tahlia from the VFL who provided Match Day coaching to all umpires.
Umpire Green nail Polish & Hair ribbons were an essential item, with lots of laughter and meeting new friends throughout the day.

@umpireafl @foottws

#gvfua #MoamaBowlingClub #umpireafl

Saturday night the GVFUA headed to @aussie_hotel_shepparton for the "Len Hort" Milestone night. A celebration of all our umpires who umpire milestones throughout the 2025 season.

Umpiring a milestone shows amazing commitment to umpiring and the game in general.

Congratulations to the following umpires have umpired Senior games with the GVFUA:

50: Jimmy Harrington, Jake Davis, Tanner Bensch, Roy Trickey, Abel Chandler, Brad Downie, Ned Butler, Sam Cartwright, Travis Cartwright, Daniel Adriaans, Ellee Plemming, Meaghan Mitchell, Aiden Maksacheff, Paul Price, Riley Kilgour, Bruce Thompson.
100: Jason Parsons, Rhys Parsons, Grant Rayson, Brett Hoskin, Nathan Doherty.
150: Riley Dixon
200: Jack Norris, Adam Napier
250: Mick Donovan, James Meek
300: Charlie Zampaglione
400: Wayne Geisler, Rob Mackay
450: Gerard Montgomery

Saturday night the GVFUA headed to @aussie_hotel_shepparton for the "Len Hort" Milestone night. A celebration of all our umpires who umpire milestones throughout the 2025 season.

Umpiring a milestone shows amazing commitment to umpiring and the game in general.

Congratulations to the following umpires have umpired Senior games with the GVFUA:

50: Jimmy Harrington, Jake Davis, Tanner Bensch, Roy Trickey, Abel Chandler, Brad Downie, Ned Butler, Sam Cartwright, Travis Cartwright, Daniel Adriaans, Ellee Plemming, Meaghan Mitchell, Aiden Maksacheff, Paul Price, Riley Kilgour, Bruce Thompson.
100: Jason Parsons, Rhys Parsons, Grant Rayson, Brett Hoskin, Nathan Doherty.
150: Riley Dixon
200: Jack Norris, Adam Napier
250: Mick Donovan, James Meek
300: Charlie Zampaglione
400: Wayne Geisler, Rob Mackay
450: Gerard Montgomery

Tonight we have 8 umpires heading down to Marvel to officiate the Grid games at half time of the Essendon v GWS game.
Enjoy the experience!

Tonight we have 8 umpires heading down to Marvel to officiate the Grid games at half time of the Essendon v GWS game.
Enjoy the experience!

Training free week this week at the GVFUA.
Keep warm around the fire like these smart umpires!

Training free week this week at the GVFUA.
Keep warm around the fire like these smart umpires!

Best 3/4 time huddle we have seen.
@umpireafl @afl_gm @foottws

Best 3/4 time huddle we have seen.
@umpireafl @afl_gm @foottws

A great night spent at Seymour with AFL Umpire
Michael Craig.

Michael spent time with Seymour Football Netball Club U14 & U16 teams, talking all things umpiring.

GVFUA goalies made the trip to Seymour and joined in a skills session Michael presented before heading into the rooms for a meal.

Thanks Michael for your time and expertise and @seymourlions.fnc @afl_gm @aflvictoria for making this event happen.

#gvfua #umpireafl #foottwaste

A great night spent at Seymour with AFL Umpire
Michael Craig.

Michael spent time with Seymour Football Netball Club U14 & U16 teams, talking all things umpiring.

GVFUA goalies made the trip to Seymour and joined in a skills session Michael presented before heading into the rooms for a meal.

Thanks Michael for your time and expertise and @seymourlions.fnc @afl_gm @aflvictoria for making this event happen.

#gvfua #umpireafl #foottwaste

An amazing experience on Sunday for GV umpire Cody who had the opportunity to umpire with AFL umpire Nick Brown.

Nick is the GVFUA’s AFL ambassador for the 2025 season and has been supporting Cody over the last few weeks.

Nick jumped straight of the plane from his AFL game and headed up the highway to the Wandong Junior Football Club V Mooroopna Football Netball Club U16 game to officiate with Cody. Following the game Nick presented Cody with a shirt signed by all the AFL umpires.

Thanks Nick for your continued support of our group & taking the time to umpire with Cody. Cody’s smile showed how much he enjoyed it.

@aflumpiresassociation @umpireafl @afl_gm @foottws

An amazing experience on Sunday for GV umpire Cody who had the opportunity to umpire with AFL umpire Nick Brown.

Nick is the GVFUA’s AFL ambassador for the 2025 season and has been supporting Cody over the last few weeks.

Nick jumped straight of the plane from his AFL game and headed up the highway to the Wandong Junior Football Club V Mooroopna Football Netball Club U16 game to officiate with Cody. Following the game Nick presented Cody with a shirt signed by all the AFL umpires.

Thanks Nick for your continued support of our group & taking the time to umpire with Cody. Cody’s smile showed how much he enjoyed it.

@aflumpiresassociation @umpireafl @afl_gm @foottws

With the support of @moamabowlingclub , Last weekend the Goulburn Valley Football Umpires Group raised awareness for mental health by promoting open conversations, supporting our family and friends, and partnering with mental health organizations SALT to enhance our understanding of Mental Health.
On game day, GVFUA umpires wore “It’s Not Weak to Speak” hats to continue the awareness of Mental Health across the Leagues we officiate in.
Please continue to ask your family & friends how they are doing, and if you are feeling a bit down, reach out to someone & let them know. “It’s not weak to Speak”
#mentalhealth #umpireafl #itsnotweaktospeak #gvfua #foottwaste

With the support of @moamabowlingclub , Last weekend the Goulburn Valley Football Umpires Group raised awareness for mental health by promoting open conversations, supporting our family and friends, and partnering with mental health organizations SALT to enhance our understanding of Mental Health.
On game day, GVFUA umpires wore “It’s Not Weak to Speak” hats to continue the awareness of Mental Health across the Leagues we officiate in.
Please continue to ask your family & friends how they are doing, and if you are feeling a bit down, reach out to someone & let them know. “It’s not weak to Speak”
#mentalhealth #umpireafl #itsnotweaktospeak #gvfua #foottwaste

ANNOUNCEMENT:
AFL Umpire Nick Brown will officiate the Wandong Junior Football Club V Mooroopna Football Netball Club U16 Game on Sunday.

Nick will umpire with young GVFUA umpire Cody Faralla.

Nick is the GVFUA’s AFL Ambassador and this year is working with our group to provide support and coaching experiences to our developing umpires.

It is an amazing opportunity for Umpires, players and officials to have someone of Nick’s credentials officiate in our region.

Enjoy the experience Cody! Thanks Nick for your time and commitment to our group.

@afl_gm @aflumpiresassociation @umpireafl

ANNOUNCEMENT:
AFL Umpire Nick Brown will officiate the Wandong Junior Football Club V Mooroopna Football Netball Club U16 Game on Sunday.

Nick will umpire with young GVFUA umpire Cody Faralla.

Nick is the GVFUA’s AFL Ambassador and this year is working with our group to provide support and coaching experiences to our developing umpires.

It is an amazing opportunity for Umpires, players and officials to have someone of Nick’s credentials officiate in our region.

Enjoy the experience Cody! Thanks Nick for your time and commitment to our group.

@afl_gm @aflumpiresassociation @umpireafl

With the support of @moamabowlingclub, the Goulburn Valley Football Umpires Group are raising awareness for mental health by promoting open conversations, supporting our family and friends, and partnering with mental health organizations @salt_sportandlifetraining to enhance our understanding of Mental Health.
Umpires & Families will participate in Well-Being & Mental Health workshops run by specialised presenters from SALT. These sessions are designed to give participants an understanding of anxiety and depression and provide participants with positive mental health habits for life.
On game day, GVFUA umpires will wear “It’s Not Weak to Speak” hats to continue the awareness of Mental Health across the Leagues we officiate in.
Like too many clubs across our region, the GVFUA has felt the heart breaking effects of mental health in the last year.
This weekend please ask your family & friends how they are doing, and if you are feeling a bit down, reach out to someone & let them know. “It’s not weak to Speak”
#mentalhealth #itsnotweaktospeak #gvfua #aflgm #umpireafl

With the support of @moamabowlingclub, the Goulburn Valley Football Umpires Group are raising awareness for mental health by promoting open conversations, supporting our family and friends, and partnering with mental health organizations @salt_sportandlifetraining to enhance our understanding of Mental Health.
Umpires & Families will participate in Well-Being & Mental Health workshops run by specialised presenters from SALT. These sessions are designed to give participants an understanding of anxiety and depression and provide participants with positive mental health habits for life.
On game day, GVFUA umpires will wear “It’s Not Weak to Speak” hats to continue the awareness of Mental Health across the Leagues we officiate in.
Like too many clubs across our region, the GVFUA has felt the heart breaking effects of mental health in the last year.
This weekend please ask your family & friends how they are doing, and if you are feeling a bit down, reach out to someone & let them know. “It’s not weak to Speak”
#mentalhealth #itsnotweaktospeak #gvfua #aflgm #umpireafl

When we umpire we try to go unnoticed in a game. Sometimes we get noticed for all the right reasons and we love getting complementary messages from participating clubs.
Keep up the great work!

@mulwalafnc @umpireafl

#gvfua #communityumpire #womeninumpiring #aflgm #foottwaste

When we umpire we try to go unnoticed in a game. Sometimes we get noticed for all the right reasons and we love getting complementary messages from participating clubs.
Keep up the great work!

@mulwalafnc @umpireafl

#gvfua #communityumpire #womeninumpiring #aflgm #foottwaste

This weekend we see more of our Junior Club Umpires officiate their first game.
These umpires are under 14/16/17/18 players, who officiate Under 12 games.
The umpires have had a 3 week long training block to learn the skills of umpiring.
Please show them your support if you see them at a junior game this weekend as they continue to learn the craft of umpiring.
@afl_gm @umpireafl

This weekend we see more of our Junior Club Umpires officiate their first game.
These umpires are under 14/16/17/18 players, who officiate Under 12 games.
The umpires have had a 3 week long training block to learn the skills of umpiring.
Please show them your support if you see them at a junior game this weekend as they continue to learn the craft of umpiring.
@afl_gm @umpireafl

COMMUNITY UMPIRING WEEK:
Big turn out at training last night for CUW.
AFL Umpire Nick Brown took the Field umpire through their paces out on the ground before speaking about the importance of self reflection after each game and how he has changed how he evaluates his games weekly.
Nick gave a great insight into how this can help every umpire perform at their best no matter the level.
Thanks Nick for your time once again. Thanks also to @aflvictoria for their support of Community Umpiring week.

#umpireafl #gvfua

COMMUNITY UMPIRING WEEK:
Big turn out at training last night for CUW.
AFL Umpire Nick Brown took the Field umpire through their paces out on the ground before speaking about the importance of self reflection after each game and how he has changed how he evaluates his games weekly.
Nick gave a great insight into how this can help every umpire perform at their best no matter the level.
Thanks Nick for your time once again. Thanks also to @aflvictoria for their support of Community Umpiring week.

#umpireafl #gvfua

COMMUNITY UMPIRING WEEK.
When we umpire we do our best to make the right decision.

When it is a wet night we should make the decision to put boots on rather then runners.

And sometimes we just fall over...

We are only human. Enjoy the laugh.

#gvfua #foottwaste #umpireafl

COMMUNITY UMPIRING WEEK.
When we umpire we do our best to make the right decision.

When it is a wet night we should make the decision to put boots on rather then runners.

And sometimes we just fall over...

We are only human. Enjoy the laugh.

#gvfua #foottwaste #umpireafl

OMMUNITY UMPIRING WEEK.
Last night as part of AFL Community Umpiring week GVFUA training groups in Moama & Kialla were joined at training by State League & Talent Pathway umpires Shaylee (Moama) and Jai (Kialla).
Both participated in drills and gave the group an overview of their umpiring pathway to date.

Thursday night in Kialla we will be joined by AFL Umpire Nick Brown.
#umpireafl #gvfua

OMMUNITY UMPIRING WEEK.
Last night as part of AFL Community Umpiring week GVFUA training groups in Moama & Kialla were joined at training by State League & Talent Pathway umpires Shaylee (Moama) and Jai (Kialla).
Both participated in drills and gave the group an overview of their umpiring pathway to date.

Thursday night in Kialla we will be joined by AFL Umpire Nick Brown.
#umpireafl #gvfua

Congratulations to umpires celebrating milestone games this weekend, or officiating their first game with the GVFUA.
Run well and enjoy your games.

#foottwaste #gvfua #umpireafl

Congratulations to umpires celebrating milestone games this weekend, or officiating their first game with the GVFUA.
Run well and enjoy your games.

#foottwaste #gvfua #umpireafl

U16 futures in bendigo.
Cody, Oscar, Aiden, Roy, Ellee & Phoebe representing the GVFUA. #gvfua #foottwaste #umpireafl #aflgm

U16 futures in bendigo.
Cody, Oscar, Aiden, Roy, Ellee & Phoebe representing the GVFUA. #gvfua #foottwaste #umpireafl #aflgm

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Goulburn Valley Football Umpires Association is an AFL umpiring group that supplies Field, Boundary, and Goal Umpires to various leagues including GVL, MFL, KDL, GMJL & NCWL. Our training groups are located in Shepparton, Moama, Kyabram & Seymour.

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